Happy Pride, awesome humans! This week we celebrate queer actor (better known as the pan/poly star of the TV show "Younger") and activist Nico Tortorella and their book "The Space Between." We discuss setting boundaries, painting with c*m, threesomes with Zoe Kravitz, bottoming, white dreads, making saddle bags, sticking a spoon up your a**, toxic breakup emails, the heyday of the CW, and MORE because, just like polyamory, podcasting is a never-ending conversation. Support the show:...

Mix up a Brandy Alexander and sink into your living room as we discuss yacht rock king Michael McDonald's memoir, “What a Fool Believes.” We dive into the prolific sexy baritone's tome and discuss The Doobie Brothers, going from punchline to legend, eating Taco Bell in the 70s, piano lessons, running "snow" for chicks, discovering hummus on tour, and why indie guys love Steely Dan so much. Plus, we ponder how we would've gotten out of the Nam draft. Take this episode to the streets,...

Get in loser, let's start a business! We are finally discussing Bethenny Frankel’s entrepreneurial Bible, “Business is Personal.” The self-proclaimed “only woman to retire from RHONY” takes us on a journey as only she can through the highs and lows of her career from the birth of Skinnygirl™ to doing the walk of shame through Trump Tower. She talks swimsuit lines gone wrong, negotiating with Andy Cohen, nannying for Paris Hilton, girls named Zoe, and admiring Kathy Ireland’s sock/insurance...

Calling all country lunatics! This week we have fellow best friend and host of KFM Radio Sam Buck on to talk about badass woke mama, Maren Morris, and her children’s book, "Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure." We talk about the animal kingdom, how Maren wrote a children’s book just so she could make some non-binary characters, basil, how ladybugs F*%K, Brittany Aldean, and leaving "country music.” Plus, Sam explains Maren's fallout with Kacey Musgraves, and we ask the question: how do you really...

Don't you wanna join the club... of Club Kids? This week we discuss a fallen Red Sox pitcher, sailing girls vs biking girls, Zuni Café in San Francisco, Place Des Fetes in NYC, and the latest Bennifer gossip. Hear it all at patreon.com/cbcthepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maaaaaaaaa, where’s my hair gel??? This week the hilarious Italian American princess Edy Modica joins us to talk about Mafia Donna, Victoria Gotti, and her book "This Family of Mine: What It Was Like Growing Up Gotti." We get a pot of sauce simmering and discuss Victoria’s best-selling political thrillers, cutting your husband with a fork, why John Gotti can’t dance, her grandparents' sex life, losing $17K in Vegas, money laundering, Edy’s dad attending a Gotti function, veal cutlets, paying...

What if I told you Hollywood isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? This week we read award-winning actress Constance Wu’s memoir “Making a Scene” and it’s, dare we say, pretty random. We discuss her time as a struggling actress, sex in Union Square, canceling a “Fresh Off the Boat” producer (and co-star backlash), owning a bunny, Mormon-owned coffee shops, not really talking about “Crazy Rich Asians,” theater kid drama, Michelle Yeoh dictating texts to her iPad, and Constance’s many, many...

Driver, drop me at Bergdorf Goodman! Come roam the halls of the famed department store with us as we discuss their fabulous in-house stylist Betty Halbreich and her memoir, “I’ll Drink To That.” (Most CBC title ever, btw). We trace her path from Chicago to Chanel and talk about hanging at the Copacabana, why Geoffrey Beene walked so Isaac Mizrahi could run, palazzo pants, teaching President Carter how to hold a gown, mediocre Japanese food, Pat Field, the patriarchy of the sleeve, and most...

On this week's VIP Lounge, we talk Utica dive bars, the new Luca Guadagnino film Challengers, and Sophia Bush coming out as queer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hell yeah, brother! This week we bodyslam our way through bleached blond wrestling icon Hulk Hogan's memoir "Hollywood Hulk Hogan." We hop in the ring and discuss WWE fandom culture, eating 25 eggs a day, Vince McMahon, his sex tape and Gawker lawsuit, homoeroticism, inventing wrestling merch, Mr. T’s insecurities, and of course his French chalet-inspired greater Tampa mansion. HULKAMANIA FOREVER!  Come see our live podcast match in NYC 6/5: TICKETS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

MOTHER ALERT ! It’s Gypsy Rose Blanchard week, and we are unpacking her recently published eBook "Released: Conversations On The Eve of Freedom with Melissa Moore." With empathy and humor she discusses her Munchausen Mama, Wicca, bottoming for butches in prison, true crime adaptation ethics, why she loves her now ex-husband Ryan, and ultimately her hopes and dreams for the rest of her life. To quote Ms. Blanchard, “This is Gypsy’s Version.” Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery Ballroom...

Who's that knocking at the door?! It's John Early and Theda Hammel! The Tinseltown rockstars stop by to discuss gooning, facial architecture, Jesse Tyler Ferguson's sweatshirt size, and yes, their new film. To hear the whole thing: http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us at the Red Table! This week we finally unpack actress, mother, and metalhead Jada Pinkett Smith's tome, "Worthy." We attempt to process everything from her formative years on the Baltimore streets with Tupac to her middle-aged Ayahuasca journey, and everything in between. We discuss Will Smith, open marriages, alopecia, Scientology, the slap, her film "Set It Off," racism at Ozzfest, and her close friendship with Cesar Millan. PLUS, we discuss the question on everyone’s mind: is Jada...

God Save the Queen! This week we DIVE into British Olympian Tom Daley’s book, "Coming Up for Air: What I Learned from Sport, Fame and Fatherhood." We cover his path from casual curry Thursdays and the Olympics to marrying the screenwriter of the film "Milk." We go deep into our personal aquatic experiences, the dangers of flash photography, and why you need to get married in a castle. ALSO, gays who collect children's clothing: creepy or no? Buy tickets to our NYC live show at Bowery...

Oh Diego, won’t you paint me like one of your communist laborers? This week we stretch the canvas of our mind and dig into extremely famous artist/activist/revolutionary Diego Rivera’s book, "My Art, My Life: An Autobiography." We talk about his on/off relash with Frida, sketching Stalin in a cafe, controversial murals, shit talking with Picasso, and making battle plans at age 9. We also ask the ultimate question: would everyone in Bushwick be happier with a part-time factory job? See...

Our literary streak continues! Emmeline Clein, author of the new book "Dead Weight: Essays on Hunger And Harm," joins us to discuss eating disorders, the cautionary tale of Marissa Cooper, LA vs NYC, Ozempic, Trimspa, Ancient Greek vomitoriums and Victorian hysteria. To hear the entire episode, sub at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MEME THIS, B*TCH! Pour yourself a glass of White Girl Rosé as we discuss OG Meme Lord Josh Ostrovsky (aka The Fat Jew) and his memoir, "Money Pizza Respect." We go balls-deep into this freaking epic book and cover splooging on Russian strippers, why making fun of Tampa is for hacks, Nintendo Power Gloves, the evolution of male friendship, top buns, pre-Trump era comedy, and how he literally invented being an influencer. We also pose the question: where is he??? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Oh, behave! Please welcome to the podcast stage Dame Judi Dench and her book "And Furthermore." Britain’s most beloved actress regaled us with tales of every single goddamn play in which she’s performed, her friendship with Harvey Weinstein, Shakespeare, wet kilts, her love of champagne, her feud on the set of "Tomorrow Never Dies," and staying loyal to British designers. Then we ponder the age-old question, "What’s harder to do: DRAMA or COMEDY"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A little taste of today's VIP Lounge, where we review a ton of restaurants, attend Drita's "Mob Wife Aesthetic Dinner," then dive into the new Kate Middleton theories. To hear the whole uncensored version, go to http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE FINALLY WATCHED VANDERPUMP RULES! This week we go Julie & Julia mode with Bravo heroine Ariana Madix’s latest book, "Single AF: Drinks for Bad B*tches." We drink our way through this masterpiece and discuss every part of #Scandoval, edible glitter, men who wear dusters, Fireball shots, why all "Vanderpump" women are WWE coded, penis flutes, and the name Scheana. And yes, we are wasted by the end. Whose side are you on??? Cheers, B*itch! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Fancy a cuppa? This week we broke form and read a novel by historian/actress Millie Bobby Brown called “Nineteen Steps.” This crazy Brit really said, I need to do a fictional retelling of my Nan’s experience during The Blitz. We discuss dating Air Force hotties, dwelling disparities, watching "Stranger Things" on DVD, if "Pick-me" girls existed in the 40s, writing a book via WhatsApp, not asking Jon Bon Jovi to sing at your wedding, and all things WWII! PS: If you’re not hiring an Australian...

Who is Amy Schneider and what is her book, "In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life"? We cover the trans icon’s journey to becoming the highest-earning woman champion in Jeopardy history, her improv marriage, tarot, AirBnB addiction, trivia bar culture, and hand jobs. PLUS, an insane Tracy Chapman story. I'll take poly queerdos for $200, Alex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go deep on Emily Gould's NY Mag essay about her brush with divorce, mental hospital stay, and gluten free egg sandwiches. Plus—J. Lo's insane new film. Hear it all at http://patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace up your ill-fitting hiking boots because we are discussing one of the most popular memoirs of the 21st century, "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. Our fellow iHeartPodcast traveler and Wild super fan George Civeris joins us on our journey to discuss massive backpacks, meeting guys on the trail, heroin, REI return policies, Reese Witherspoon vs Kathryn Hahn, and how often one might pleasure themselves in a tent. Happy Trails! PS: You can hear more from George on his podcast StraightioLab. See...